Second defeat of League Campaign for Dublin ladies

By By Declan Drake in Mallow

07 April 2019

Cork 2-14 Dublin 2-8

Cork ladies produced a fine performance to inflict a second defeat in 7 games on champions Dublin in the 2019 Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1. That win for the Rebels coupled with results involving Galway and Donegal means the a semi final meeting is set for a fortnights time between the great rivals.

Dublin were off to a flyer Carla Rowe netting the games first goal inside the first 2 mins of the contest. Cork grew into the game and lead at the break 1-4 to 1-3 Maire o Callagan with their goal.

Cork upped their game upon the restart a second goal from Niamh Cotter had them in a commanding position. Dublin rallied their second goal from Clontarfs Siovbhan Kileen gave them a glimmer of hope.

Carla Rowe who netted the first was only denied by a fine Lisa Crowley save midway through the half. The home side finished out the game to claim a deserved win on the day here in North Cork. Over the hour they more cohesive and operated better as functioning unit.

The semi final pairing of the 2 in a fortnights time will be an interesting battle. Dubin rested so many of their big name players today who no doubt will be very much back in the fold for that last 4 game.